Pump Water Out of Basement Illinois

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Basement flooding has to be handled very carefully as pumping out the water too quickly can cause structural damage to the basement. When removing water from the basement, the amount of water will be the deciding factor in which approach to take.

If a hose connected to a washing machine has broken or a pipe in the basement has burst but was noticed immediately and the amount of water is minimal, water removal can begin right away. The use of towels and a wet-vac to remove the water along with fans and a dehumidifier to dry the area will be enough for this situation.

If the basement has a foot or more of water, usually caused by floodwaters from rains or a pipe that was not noticed soon enough, careful steps are required to do the water removal properly. It is imperative to make sure the water on the outside of the home has receded, if the waters have not receded, do not begin to remove water as this can cause expensive damage to the basement. When the waters have receded and it is safe to begin pumping the water out of the basement, a submergible pump is the best answer. Make sure the electric is off to the home and use a generator to power the pump. Once the pump has removed as much water as it can the use of a wet-vac will help remove any remaining water. If you cannot fine the correct equipment or you are not sure how to pumpwater out of basement Illinois residents can call us and we can find an expert in basement water removal and restoration to assist you with your water removal needs.

Dealing With a Pipe Burst in Illinois

A burst pipe in your home is classified as a water emergency and can be devastating. The amount of water leaked into area from a burst pipe can be immense and the water will begin to damage everything it touches and will seep behind walls and underneath cabinets and flooring.

When a pipe burst while you are away from the home, which unfortunately is usually the case, your home will be completely flooded when you return home. The first thing you want to do is shut off the water main to your home to stop the flow of water. If the flooding is high enough to reach outlets or is in the area of anything electrical it is best to shutoff the power to the home, but do not touch the main breaker if it has any water on it to avoid being shocked.

If the burst pipe is in the wall, the walls will have to be torn out and the pipes replaced, while the walls are down you should check for any damage to wood studs and other sections behind the wall, also check for any smaller leaks. A water removal/restoration company is your best choice to get the water removed and the pipes and walls fixed, as well as the restoration to your home done properly and in a timely manner, remember the longer water sits the more damage it will cause.

If you have encountered a pipe burst Illinois has many reputable licensed and certified water removal/restoration companies as well as plumbers that can work with you from beginning to end making sure any water is removed and all damages are fixed, leaving you with a beautifully restored home.